Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-08-19

our order"
Mr.. Wilhere, who is an able and bright
speaker, was greeted with applause as he
arose and said: ct am taken somewhat une6-
pectedly as I fully expected that our ysrthy
chairman would have called on Hje Honor
Mayor York, who has so kindly IGNORED us
with his presence. To his honor and the
other guests present, who are not members
of our noble order l might say few words
for the Order of Hibernians. 1t is an organl-
cation based on principles which if they are
carried out not only make better men but
better Catholics, better Irishmen and
last but not least better clt1-
zens of this great and free
republic of which we all are SO proud. A
good Hibernian practices sobriety, industry,
friendship and brotherly love and above all
other virtues charity. The practice of that
godlike virtue to all our brothers must make
better Catholics and better citizens. You
gentlemen in official positions can readily
understand and know if men practice the
principles above mentioned there will be a
better country, a better class of citizens to
govern. Sometimes those who are not of
our race say to us that in our various organi-
cations we practice patriotic principles to
such an extent that we do not become as
good Americans for it. This can easily be
refuted. have always claimed and leave
| it to you gentlemen holding official
| positions if you have not always
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| country better citizens vhan unfolding their
mother country. An Irishman VIM hos love
| for the old country which gave him birth, l
| say, will make better American in proper
| ton as he is better Irishman. Ii man
1 forgets the land from which he sprung he
| will never become good citizen. We are
| banded together in this organization not on
iy for charitable purposes, but above all
other things to keep the principle, the ever
| living principle of Irish nationality. So
| long as we are true Hibernians and keep the
principles of the order alive, just 30 long
| will we be good American citizens"
The speaker in closing referred pleasantly
| to the weather, the display and the open
| heartedness displayed by the local order
s'Bear in mind, !" said he, "that so long as
1 this order exists the members of 1t Will be
good citizens. peaceful, law abiding citizens,
| an honor and credit to this great fepuo-
lie"
| His Honor Mayor York was next introduced
| by the chairman He said: ''It is said that
| it was the habit of the Romans, whenever
they had occasion to define their position, to
reply, Il am Roman citizen The natives of
that green isle across the seas also boast, L
am an Irishman' The city of New Haven is
very glad to see the Hibernians here to-day.
On behalf of the city authorities l can say
the procession was one of the most creditable
that we have ever seen IN our
streets. The very best of good order
pT0Vall6u. we 10 " nave JOu
all stay with us an indefinite period. There's
plenty of room. You're all welcome, entire
" SO. There is, however, one little draw
back which marred the occasion somewhat.
It was the rain. want to say that the city
did not cause it. [ am informed, however,
on pretty good authority that the town
caused it ALL and was solely responsible for
the downpour which soaked SO many of the
members of Your good order. I speak more
freely of this fact as l see the town is repre-
sented here in its highest officer, Mr.. Rey-
holds, and look to him to mako Wna1 e1-
ouse he Will for the town"
The speaker then went on to speak OF the
patriotic principles upheld by all true Irish
men. 81 can second your delegate, said he,
"by saying that the man who loves his coun-
try and is true to his country makes the best
citizen. am forcibly reminded at this time
of the words of that old Scotch poet:
''Breathes there man
With soul so dead
Who never to himself hath said
This is my own, my native land.
"The man who has not this patriotic spirit
for his country is not good citizen"
Town Agent Reynolds was next called
upon by the chairman. He was greeted with
a loud burst of applause as he arose. HIS
remarks were well chosen and in his usual
happy vein. He was frequently applauded.
"The display to-day in your parade" said
he, REFLECTED great credit on all Hibernians.
There is scarcely anything left for me to say.
Although not member of the local order l
have a personal knowledge of all the mem
bers and know them all to be good
citizens and good, patriotic lrishmen;
them. This is true type of
every member of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians. I regret exceedingly that the day
was stormy. Our good Mayor says the town
is to blame for the weather. I, in turn, will
place the responsibility on Signal Service
Officer Greedy of Washington. 1 think it
would be advisable in case of another parade
our chairman should drop General Greedy
line asking him to give us fair day. l am
very glad to be with you to-day and thank
you for inviting me-"
DR.. P Fl. Hartman, of Norwich, next re-
sponded and made few remarks, referring
to the much hoped for time when Ireland
would be governed by the Irish
Mr. T. Fl. Smith, of Hartford, in response
to the chairman's call, said: II will say to
you as to all the other members Of our order
that the day has been one of the happiest of
my life. To-day I've been enabled to look
upon many good Irishman and citizen. now
look back and feel sorry that was not born
on that beautiful isle of which my father
told me SO much"
Delegate O'Sullivan of Philadelphia, Mr..
B. Butler of Hartford, made fitting remarks
on the occasion. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the committee of arrangements.
orally conceded that five thousand more peo-
pie would have visited the city. A special
train on the Derby road brought five hun
dred people in at O'Clock yesterday morn
ing and returned at pm. The regular
trains on this road were also largely patron
lied and the Little Derby did good days
business. Dinners were served after the
parade to the weary Hibernians in various
places about the city. T. NJ. Kenna of the
Selden House set tables for three or four
hundred. Deibel and Thalheimer also fed a
large number. The outgoing trains last
evening carried the weary men to their
homes. They all expressed themselves as
well pleased with their visit to the Elm City
and as having had a grand good time.
A few historical notes of the order will
prove of interest. 1t originated in Ireland in
the early centuries. Ths first society of the
order in this country was established at New
York in 1862. The society having for its
principles friendship, unity and free Chris
tian charity rapidly increased in members
and soon several divisions of the organization
had been established in New York city. The
officers of these divisions organized them
selves into committee for the purpose of
aiding, caring, seeking employment for, and
in general rendering necessary assistance to
their countrymen who found themselves
strangers in strange land. There are at
present forty divisions of the order with
mem bership of 4, 900. The amount of money
in their combined treasures is upward of |
$50, 900, besides which they own considerable
valusble property.
The organization now exists in every State |
in the Union, in several of the territories, in
Mexico and in Canada.
The total number of divisions at present in |
America is 200, with a membership, &C. |
cording to the last report, of $1,000. The |
rapid growth of the organization is not to be |
marvelled at when the attention and care /
rendered its sick and distressed members are /
considered. Five dollars per week is paid to |
a member while sick. At the death of |
$50 is given to his family, and in
case of the1continued distress of said family |
is repeatedly given them. To be- /
come a member of the organization a man
must be Irish by birth or extraction: he must |
be practical Catholic of good moral charac-
ter.
The soldiers Monument.
The coping stones for the monument ar.
rived yesterday at Long wharf. Smedley's |
are transporting them to the top of |
the Rock.
Concert at New Milford.